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Housekeeper
We are looking for someone to clean the houses of two families with pets on a weekly basis. There is a part-time position that would average 10 to 15 hours per week. We’re looking for someone who is interested in this type of work. This position requires a driver’s license and your own car. Previous experience is needed.
If you’re happy with the duties and scheduling， please contact us for an interview. Our number is 256 883-4598.
Life Insurance Agents
Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company is the Nation’s Leader in Final Expense. The Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage@ program is an affordable and convenient way for individuals to get Final Expense life insurance. No experience needed. If you are interested in making a career for yourself， call us today！ 888 713-6020.
Truck Driver
You will earn up to $1，500 weekly PLUS get home weekends. You’ll never be far from home and you’ll be earning great pay. Don’t let this limited opportunity pass you by. Call Mainstream today and get on the road to be your own BOSS！
Qualifications：
●A clear driving license.
●6 months over-the-road driving experience required.
Tel： 485 353-2351
Dental Assistant
A general dentistry office is seeking a dental assistant.
Qualifications：
●High school graduate in the US， Dental Assisting Certification， X-ray license， 2 years of experience.
●Fluent in Spanish and being able to work on Saturday is required.
●Full-time is preferred. However， a part-time option would be considered.
If interested in this position， please call 256 882-4800 for additional information.
1. Which position does not need working experience？
A. Housekeeper. B. Dental Assistant.
C. Truck Driver. D. Life Insurance Agents.
2. How is Housekeeper different from the other three positions？
A. It is a part-time job.
B. It provides training.
C. It needs a car of one’s own.
D. It requires a housekeeper’s license.
3. Which number should you call if you like to drive lorry on the road？
A. 256 883-4598. B. 485 353-2351.
C. 888 713-6020. D. 256 882-4800.
4. What kind of dental assistant does Dentistry Office need？
A. One with a university diploma.
B. One who can work on Sundays.
C. One able to speak fluent Spanish. D. One who must be an American citizen.
B
As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information， are people remembering less？ If you know your computer will save information， why store it in your own personal memory， your brain？ Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study， Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know how the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment， they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later， the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again， so they did not try to remember it.
In another experiment， the researchers gave people facts to remember， and told them where to find the information on the computer. The information was in a specific computer folder. Surprisingly， people later remembered the folder location better than the facts. When people use the Internet， they do not remember the information. Rather， they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory （交互記忆）”.
According to Sparrow， we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead， computer users are developing stronger transactive memories： that is， people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent， but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.
5. Why does the passage begin with two questions？
A. To introduce the main topic.
B. To show the author’s attitude.
C. To describe how to use the Internet.
D. To explain how to store information.
6. What can we learn about the first experiment？
A. The two groups remembered the information equally well.
B. The first group did not try to understand the information.
C. Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer.
D. The second group did not understand the information.
7. In transactive memory， people ___ .
A. keep the information in mind
B. change the quantity of information
C. organize information like a computer D. remember how to find the information
8. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow’s research？
A. We are using memory differently.
B. We are becoming more intelligent.
C. We have poorer memories than before.
D. We need a better way to access information.
C
On a cool February morning in 2018， Joe Pau was finishing his coffee with his wife， Elsie， when a call came in on his smart phone. He made note of the number and took a little more coffee before excusing himself. He called in from the living room so that his wife wouldn’t pick up on anything sounding particularly dangerous.
As he did every morning， Pau had suited up for work by 5：30， putting on an all black jumpsuit， steel-soled， high-laced boots and a nine-millimeter pistol （手槍）. The clothing seemed out of place on the soft-spoken man with glasses， who looks more like a kindly high-school math teacher than what he is. As a matter of fact， Detective （侦探） Pau disarms terrorist bombs for a living.
Pau was told that the fire department had been called in to take care of a fire in a parked truck loaded with steel drums. They put the fire out， but a closer look gave them pause. Suspecting the drums might contain dangerous chemicals， the firefighters backed away and called a dangerous material unit. The next call went to the bomb troop.
Not wanting to worry Elsie， Pau returned to the kitchen to tell her that he was off on another “routine” job. Carelessness of any kind was a dangerous distraction for him now. It was enough to know that she and their two kids were safe. It had to be. Precious seconds were ticking by. Without another word， he turned and left.
9. What happened to Joe Pau when he was finishing his coffee that morning？
A. He received a telephone call.
B. Someone visited him unexpectedly.
C. A fire broke out in the neighborhood.
D. His wife and children were in danger.
10. Why did Pau make the phone call in the living room？
A. He knew someone would threat him in the call.
B. The only phone was in the living room.
C. He was in the living room at that time.
D. He did not want his wife to hear the call.
11. What can be the best title for the text？
A. A Detective Catching Criminals
B. A Soldier Dealing with Terrorists
C. A Detective Loving His Family Deeply
D. A School Teacher Helping Disarm Bombs D
What is a lifestyle and how is that different from a life？ A lifestyle is about brand names and buying identity or fame. Lifestyle gives a false sense of peace and acceptability that comes from others recognizing what you’ve bought. If your car， clothes and home are expensive， you’re sophisticated （精致的） and stylish. If you have the right kind of job or go to the right social gatherings， then you receive the insincere approval of others. This means that your self-esteem （自尊） is always at the mercy of others， with no appreciation of you as an individual.
A life， on the other hand， is very different. A life is what you lead when you know what matters most to you. It is very simple and comes from being connected to what you know is important and being willing to put that first， no matter what others may think. When you create a life vs. a lifestyle， your self-esteem comes from what’s inside you， not what others think about you.
Lifestyle is financially and personally expensive， because it costs a great deal to keep up appearances and do what you think is socially acceptable. A life is not expensive. Rather than using personal or financial resources， a life generates energy and staying power. It’s about freeing yourself from the mindless consumption that society expects. It is about making the choices that are in line with your values， instead of using up your bank account or energy for no heart-driven reason.
How can you make the change？ Understand the difference between a life and a lifestyle. Analyze your current lifestyle to see what is costing you in money， time， stress， and energy to maintain it. Let go and make room for what is really important to you and what supports you and brings you joy. Remember who you are from within， not what you own！
12. Which can best explain the author’s idea about life？
A. We find out what our true beliefs and values are.
B. We work long hours in a job that we do not enjoy.
C. We think that how others see us is more important.
D. We focus on what we wear or what kind of car we drive.
13. What method does the author use to explain his opinion in Paragraph 3？
A. Making comparison. B. Providing an example.
C. Giving a definition. D. Reasoning.
14. According to Paragraph 4， to make the change， we need to be ___ .
A. driven by others’ opinions
B. driven by social values
C. directed from outside D. directed from within
15. What is the author’s purpose of writing this article？
A. To describe what life is.
B. To introduce what lifestyle is.
C. To call on us to turn to life instead of lifestyle.
D. To tell the differences between life and lifestyle.
When I was little， I wanted to be a princess. I I got anything I wanted. Then， when I was four， a native American woman my school as a guest. She talked to us about their ， like what they wore or how they greeted one another. Then， she gave each child an Indian name. The boys got names like Flying Eagle. The girls got princess names： Princess Moon and the like. But when it was my ， she said， “You are Rabbit’s Foot.”
I looked at the girl next to me， who had been named Princess Autumn Leaves， and what she had but I didn’t have. Whatever the mysterious was， I thought to myself， “Not everyone can be a princess.”
Whatever I was when growing up， I wasn’t a princess. My father never me his “princess”. At the kindergarten， the girls—the ones with the beautiful leather shoes— to sit with me no matter what I wore. This repeated itself through high school and college as well.
But not being a princess actually me， as I didn’t feel it necessary to be the center of attention. And if I got praise， I it. Princesses， on the other hand， are born to be praised.
Recently， I told a friend the of Indian naming in my school. To my ， she pointed out something wonderful， “Rabbit’s Foot good luck. That’s better than being a princess.”
I realized what a great name I had been given. My friend was . I am lucky. And because I am not a princess， I don’t praise or love. I just feel lucky when some of it comes my way.
1. A. forgot B. discovered C. imagined D. agreed
2. A. founded B. visited C. joined D. directed
3. A. customs B. families C. rules D. habits
4. A. funny B. famous C. beautiful D. strong
5. A. point B. duty C. turn D. service
6. A. questioned B. wondered C. asked D. realized
7. A. quality B. secret C. product D. present
8. A. specially B. firstly C. really D. nearly
9. A. found B. called C. brought D. promised
10. A. tall B. clever C. popular D. friendly
11. A. wanted B. afforded C. struggled D. refused
12. A. situation B. behavior C. activity D. attitude 13. A. trained B. freed C. destroyed D. satisfied
14. A. made B. hated C. earned D. needed
15. A. story B. effect C. chance D. pain
16. A. happiness B. anger C. sadness D. surprise
17. A. collects B. admires C. means D. enjoys
18. A. rarely B. never C. once D. always
19. A. active B. normal C. positive D. right
20. A. value B. wish C. expect D. recognize
When I was 10 years old， my dad gave me the task of feeding chickens and （clean） up the table. He believed
important for me to learn something from those jobs.
When I was 22， I found a job at a country music club in New York， I washed dishes， cooked and sang until 2：00 in the morning. I soon became （know） as a singing cook. However， I （refuse） every time I tried to sign with record （company）.
One night， a woman a company named Warner Brothers Records came to hear me sing. After the show， we sat down and talked. Several weeks （late）， my manager received a phone call—Warner Brothers wanted （sign） me to a record deal.
My best efforts had gone into every job I ever held. It was the sense of （responsible） that made me feel like a man.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
My grandfather and I enjoy fishing. One Sunday morning we go fishing at a lake. We took our fishing poles and headed for the lake. As soon as we arrived， so we dropped the lines into the water. Before waiting for about half an hour， I was beginning to get impatiently. I wanted to give up， but his grandfather told me to wait a few longer. Finally， there were a sudden pull at the pole and a fish caught. Within the next few minute， my grandfather also caught a fish. Feel hungry， we built a fire by the lake and barbecued the fish. It was delicious.
用方框里單词的正确形式填空，使其句意完整。
analyse bend circle direct encounter
electric intellect respect satisfy stress
1. Now let me introduce Mrs White， who is as ____ as she is beautiful.
2. It’s a very ____ feeling when you’ve done a good job.
3. Research has shown that the act of writing about an event has helped individuals deal with ____ times.
4. Both of us worked in the electric shop， and I finally became the chief ____ .
5. The laws of the country we are in should be ____ .
6. Be careful！ There is a sharp ____ on the road.
7. One complete ____ track appears in the lower part of the photograph.
8. The old man offered to help the policeman ____ the traffic.
9. On ____ the celebrity， the fans asked for his autograph.
10. ____ expected the growth rate of the second quarter to be 2.2% at first.
1﹒别在意你在报纸上看到的东西。（take notice of）
2﹒多亏工作人员的及时拯救，那场事故没有造成什么永久性损伤。（permanent）
3﹒北风使花园里的池水结冰了。（freeze）
4﹒当他搭飞机从纽约赶到家时，我们已把房子打扫干净了。（arrive home）
5﹒我们来办家公司吧，这样就能把我的科学知识和你的商
业专长结合起来。（combine... with...）
Still looking for a job？ Here are some opportunities for you！
Housekeeper
We are looking for someone to clean the houses of two families with pets on a weekly basis. There is a part-time position that would average 10 to 15 hours per week. We’re looking for someone who is interested in this type of work. This position requires a driver’s license and your own car. Previous experience is needed.
If you’re happy with the duties and scheduling， please contact us for an interview. Our number is 256 883-4598.
Life Insurance Agents
Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company is the Nation’s Leader in Final Expense. The Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage@ program is an affordable and convenient way for individuals to get Final Expense life insurance. No experience needed. If you are interested in making a career for yourself， call us today！ 888 713-6020.
Truck Driver
You will earn up to $1，500 weekly PLUS get home weekends. You’ll never be far from home and you’ll be earning great pay. Don’t let this limited opportunity pass you by. Call Mainstream today and get on the road to be your own BOSS！
Qualifications：
●A clear driving license.
●6 months over-the-road driving experience required.
Tel： 485 353-2351
Dental Assistant
A general dentistry office is seeking a dental assistant.
Qualifications：
●High school graduate in the US， Dental Assisting Certification， X-ray license， 2 years of experience.
●Fluent in Spanish and being able to work on Saturday is required.
●Full-time is preferred. However， a part-time option would be considered.
If interested in this position， please call 256 882-4800 for additional information.
1. Which position does not need working experience？
A. Housekeeper. B. Dental Assistant.
C. Truck Driver. D. Life Insurance Agents.
2. How is Housekeeper different from the other three positions？
A. It is a part-time job.
B. It provides training.
C. It needs a car of one’s own.
D. It requires a housekeeper’s license.
3. Which number should you call if you like to drive lorry on the road？
A. 256 883-4598. B. 485 353-2351.
C. 888 713-6020. D. 256 882-4800.
4. What kind of dental assistant does Dentistry Office need？
A. One with a university diploma.
B. One who can work on Sundays.
C. One able to speak fluent Spanish. D. One who must be an American citizen.
B
As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information， are people remembering less？ If you know your computer will save information， why store it in your own personal memory， your brain？ Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study， Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know how the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment， they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later， the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again， so they did not try to remember it.
In another experiment， the researchers gave people facts to remember， and told them where to find the information on the computer. The information was in a specific computer folder. Surprisingly， people later remembered the folder location better than the facts. When people use the Internet， they do not remember the information. Rather， they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory （交互記忆）”.
According to Sparrow， we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead， computer users are developing stronger transactive memories： that is， people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent， but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.
5. Why does the passage begin with two questions？
A. To introduce the main topic.
B. To show the author’s attitude.
C. To describe how to use the Internet.
D. To explain how to store information.
6. What can we learn about the first experiment？
A. The two groups remembered the information equally well.
B. The first group did not try to understand the information.
C. Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer.
D. The second group did not understand the information.
7. In transactive memory， people ___ .
A. keep the information in mind
B. change the quantity of information
C. organize information like a computer D. remember how to find the information
8. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow’s research？
A. We are using memory differently.
B. We are becoming more intelligent.
C. We have poorer memories than before.
D. We need a better way to access information.
C
On a cool February morning in 2018， Joe Pau was finishing his coffee with his wife， Elsie， when a call came in on his smart phone. He made note of the number and took a little more coffee before excusing himself. He called in from the living room so that his wife wouldn’t pick up on anything sounding particularly dangerous.
As he did every morning， Pau had suited up for work by 5：30， putting on an all black jumpsuit， steel-soled， high-laced boots and a nine-millimeter pistol （手槍）. The clothing seemed out of place on the soft-spoken man with glasses， who looks more like a kindly high-school math teacher than what he is. As a matter of fact， Detective （侦探） Pau disarms terrorist bombs for a living.
Pau was told that the fire department had been called in to take care of a fire in a parked truck loaded with steel drums. They put the fire out， but a closer look gave them pause. Suspecting the drums might contain dangerous chemicals， the firefighters backed away and called a dangerous material unit. The next call went to the bomb troop.
Not wanting to worry Elsie， Pau returned to the kitchen to tell her that he was off on another “routine” job. Carelessness of any kind was a dangerous distraction for him now. It was enough to know that she and their two kids were safe. It had to be. Precious seconds were ticking by. Without another word， he turned and left.
9. What happened to Joe Pau when he was finishing his coffee that morning？
A. He received a telephone call.
B. Someone visited him unexpectedly.
C. A fire broke out in the neighborhood.
D. His wife and children were in danger.
10. Why did Pau make the phone call in the living room？
A. He knew someone would threat him in the call.
B. The only phone was in the living room.
C. He was in the living room at that time.
D. He did not want his wife to hear the call.
11. What can be the best title for the text？
A. A Detective Catching Criminals
B. A Soldier Dealing with Terrorists
C. A Detective Loving His Family Deeply
D. A School Teacher Helping Disarm Bombs D
What is a lifestyle and how is that different from a life？ A lifestyle is about brand names and buying identity or fame. Lifestyle gives a false sense of peace and acceptability that comes from others recognizing what you’ve bought. If your car， clothes and home are expensive， you’re sophisticated （精致的） and stylish. If you have the right kind of job or go to the right social gatherings， then you receive the insincere approval of others. This means that your self-esteem （自尊） is always at the mercy of others， with no appreciation of you as an individual.
A life， on the other hand， is very different. A life is what you lead when you know what matters most to you. It is very simple and comes from being connected to what you know is important and being willing to put that first， no matter what others may think. When you create a life vs. a lifestyle， your self-esteem comes from what’s inside you， not what others think about you.
Lifestyle is financially and personally expensive， because it costs a great deal to keep up appearances and do what you think is socially acceptable. A life is not expensive. Rather than using personal or financial resources， a life generates energy and staying power. It’s about freeing yourself from the mindless consumption that society expects. It is about making the choices that are in line with your values， instead of using up your bank account or energy for no heart-driven reason.
How can you make the change？ Understand the difference between a life and a lifestyle. Analyze your current lifestyle to see what is costing you in money， time， stress， and energy to maintain it. Let go and make room for what is really important to you and what supports you and brings you joy. Remember who you are from within， not what you own！
12. Which can best explain the author’s idea about life？
A. We find out what our true beliefs and values are.
B. We work long hours in a job that we do not enjoy.
C. We think that how others see us is more important.
D. We focus on what we wear or what kind of car we drive.
13. What method does the author use to explain his opinion in Paragraph 3？
A. Making comparison. B. Providing an example.
C. Giving a definition. D. Reasoning.
14. According to Paragraph 4， to make the change， we need to be ___ .
A. driven by others’ opinions
B. driven by social values
C. directed from outside D. directed from within
15. What is the author’s purpose of writing this article？
A. To describe what life is.
B. To introduce what lifestyle is.
C. To call on us to turn to life instead of lifestyle.
D. To tell the differences between life and lifestyle.
When I was little， I wanted to be a princess. I I got anything I wanted. Then， when I was four， a native American woman my school as a guest. She talked to us about their ， like what they wore or how they greeted one another. Then， she gave each child an Indian name. The boys got names like Flying Eagle. The girls got princess names： Princess Moon and the like. But when it was my ， she said， “You are Rabbit’s Foot.”
I looked at the girl next to me， who had been named Princess Autumn Leaves， and what she had but I didn’t have. Whatever the mysterious was， I thought to myself， “Not everyone can be a princess.”
Whatever I was when growing up， I wasn’t a princess. My father never me his “princess”. At the kindergarten， the girls—the ones with the beautiful leather shoes— to sit with me no matter what I wore. This repeated itself through high school and college as well.
But not being a princess actually me， as I didn’t feel it necessary to be the center of attention. And if I got praise， I it. Princesses， on the other hand， are born to be praised.
Recently， I told a friend the of Indian naming in my school. To my ， she pointed out something wonderful， “Rabbit’s Foot good luck. That’s better than being a princess.”
I realized what a great name I had been given. My friend was . I am lucky. And because I am not a princess， I don’t praise or love. I just feel lucky when some of it comes my way.
1. A. forgot B. discovered C. imagined D. agreed
2. A. founded B. visited C. joined D. directed
3. A. customs B. families C. rules D. habits
4. A. funny B. famous C. beautiful D. strong
5. A. point B. duty C. turn D. service
6. A. questioned B. wondered C. asked D. realized
7. A. quality B. secret C. product D. present
8. A. specially B. firstly C. really D. nearly
9. A. found B. called C. brought D. promised
10. A. tall B. clever C. popular D. friendly
11. A. wanted B. afforded C. struggled D. refused
12. A. situation B. behavior C. activity D. attitude 13. A. trained B. freed C. destroyed D. satisfied
14. A. made B. hated C. earned D. needed
15. A. story B. effect C. chance D. pain
16. A. happiness B. anger C. sadness D. surprise
17. A. collects B. admires C. means D. enjoys
18. A. rarely B. never C. once D. always
19. A. active B. normal C. positive D. right
20. A. value B. wish C. expect D. recognize
When I was 10 years old， my dad gave me the task of feeding chickens and （clean） up the table. He believed
important for me to learn something from those jobs.
When I was 22， I found a job at a country music club in New York， I washed dishes， cooked and sang until 2：00 in the morning. I soon became （know） as a singing cook. However， I （refuse） every time I tried to sign with record （company）.
One night， a woman a company named Warner Brothers Records came to hear me sing. After the show， we sat down and talked. Several weeks （late）， my manager received a phone call—Warner Brothers wanted （sign） me to a record deal.
My best efforts had gone into every job I ever held. It was the sense of （responsible） that made me feel like a man.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
My grandfather and I enjoy fishing. One Sunday morning we go fishing at a lake. We took our fishing poles and headed for the lake. As soon as we arrived， so we dropped the lines into the water. Before waiting for about half an hour， I was beginning to get impatiently. I wanted to give up， but his grandfather told me to wait a few longer. Finally， there were a sudden pull at the pole and a fish caught. Within the next few minute， my grandfather also caught a fish. Feel hungry， we built a fire by the lake and barbecued the fish. It was delicious.
用方框里單词的正确形式填空，使其句意完整。
analyse bend circle direct encounter
electric intellect respect satisfy stress
1. Now let me introduce Mrs White， who is as ____ as she is beautiful.
2. It’s a very ____ feeling when you’ve done a good job.
3. Research has shown that the act of writing about an event has helped individuals deal with ____ times.
4. Both of us worked in the electric shop， and I finally became the chief ____ .
5. The laws of the country we are in should be ____ .
6. Be careful！ There is a sharp ____ on the road.
7. One complete ____ track appears in the lower part of the photograph.
8. The old man offered to help the policeman ____ the traffic.
9. On ____ the celebrity， the fans asked for his autograph.
10. ____ expected the growth rate of the second quarter to be 2.2% at first.
1﹒别在意你在报纸上看到的东西。（take notice of）
2﹒多亏工作人员的及时拯救，那场事故没有造成什么永久性损伤。（permanent）
3﹒北风使花园里的池水结冰了。（freeze）
4﹒当他搭飞机从纽约赶到家时，我们已把房子打扫干净了。（arrive home）
5﹒我们来办家公司吧，这样就能把我的科学知识和你的商
业专长结合起来。（combine... with...）